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Auburn is seeking a moratorium on the development of Public Safety, Detention and Correctional Facilities in the city

The city of Auburn says no to the counties plan to expand, and/or add new facilities like jails within their city.

13 arrested on drug charges in NH, Mass, Maine

Thirteen people have been arrested on drug charges in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine as the result of a multi-month drug trafficking investigation among multiple agencies, authorities said Friday.

Driver in Lewiston rollover crash dies after being rushed to hospital

The driver injured in a rollover crash in Lewiston on Friday morning has died.

$16M in fish, wildlife restoration programs planned in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Programs that support fish and wildlife restoration and hunter education are set to receive more than $16 million from the federal government in Maine.

Judge who served in Maine courts for 40 years to go inactive

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A federal judge in Maine is transitioning to inactive senior status after more than 40 years of serving in state and federal courts in the state.

Maine PUC votes to open formal investigation of CMP

The Maine Public Utilities Commission on Thursday opened an investigation into how earnings decisions drive decision-making by Central Maine Power and its parent, Avangrid.

Driver of stolen vehicle stopped after pursuit through Oxford County

Police have charged a Limerick man accused of stealing a commercial vehicle and leading officers on a pursuit.

Police investigate fatal rollover crash in Standish

The driver involved in a rollover crash in Standish on Thursday morning was pronounced dead at the scene.

Utility regulators approve $90 bill credit for low-income Mainers

Maine’s Public Utilities Commission has approved a one-time bill credit for 90,000 low-income electricity customers.

Bill would expand northern border commission another decade

A bill introduced Thursday by a group of U.S. senators in northern New England would allow a 10-year reauthorization for a commission that provides funding and jobs for economic development projects across the region.

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Trump Shuts Down Offshore Wind in New England; Nova Scotia Eyes Opportunity

The administration’s freeze on U.S. ocean wind projects could set clean energy back a decade. Nova Scotia’s massive Wind West project hopes to fill the gap and even sell power to the U.S.

4 hours ago in Local

Federal Policy Could Push Hundreds of Mainers Out of Long-Term Housing

HUD plans to cut funding for permanent supportive housing and shift to transitional programs, leaving vulnerable Mainers at risk of homelessness. Advocates warn shelters could be overwhelmed.

5 hours ago in Local

Maine Announces $550K in Grants to Boost Coastal Resilience

The state just announced $550,000 in grants to help communities prepare for future storms and flooding. Towns and regional groups can apply for funding to strengthen infrastructure and plan for climate risks. Applications are due Jan. 5.

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Portland Unveils Maine’s First Electric Boat Charger

Portland just unveiled the state’s first electric boat charger at Wright’s Wharf. The move is part of a push to cut emissions and noise in the marine industry.

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Overdose Deaths Continue to Decline in Maine for Third Year

Overdose deaths have dropped for the third year in a row! Fatal overdoses are down 23% compared to last year, and officials credit naloxone distribution and expanded treatment options. If the trend continues, Maine could see the fewest overdose deaths in six years.